Several Flash Flood Warnings for Colorado

COLORADO, USA — Flash Flood Warnings were issued Saturday for counties in Northern Colorado that include burn scar areas.

The National Weather Service in Boulder (NWS Boulder) issued Flash Flood Warnings for the following counties: Grand County until 3:30 p.m. and Larimer County until 3 p.m.

The warning areas include the burn scar areas for the East Troublesome Fire, including parts of CO 125, and the Cameron Peak Fire, including Roaring Creek, Williams Gulch, Peterson Creek, Washout Gulch, Dry Creek drainages, Hwy 14 from Spencer Heights through Kinikinik to Idylwilde.

NWS Boulder said that with a high chance of flash flooding; residents should keep up with weather alerts in those areas to avoid a dangerous, life-threatening situation.

Slow-moving storms, producing periods of heavy rainfall, have prompted several Flash Flood Warnings through Saturday evening. Watch for rapidly rising water levels, especially in the high country and near burn scar areas.

Call ahead if you’re heading to the mountains, as weather conditions can change quickly and road closures are possible.

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